FBI Nominee Greeted With Respect

By

Devlin Barrett

Updated July 9, 2013 1:45 p.m. ET

WASHINGTON—Former Bush administration official James Comey received a warm welcome from senators weighing his nomination as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, though they repeatedly sought assurances he would protect Americans' privacy.

The Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday was loaded with questions about tough issues, including detainee treatment, unmanned drones and the collection of Americans' communication...